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Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

**AECOM** has an exciting opportunity for a **Senior-level Environmental Planner** to join our Environmental Planning team in the western US. We serve numerous Department of Defense clients, delivering a variety of environmental management, planning, and infrastructure projects. We specialize in high-visibility complex projects that provide our senior staff with opportunities to grow.

This hybrid position can be based out of our Omaha, NE, San Antonio, TX or Oklahoma City, OK offices.

In this role, you will lead project teams to prepare environmental analysis and permitting documents with a particular focus on our growing line of work with U.S. Department of Defense clients.

The responsibilities of this role would include, but are not limited to:

+ Work with clients to develop solutions to achieve their goals.

+ Project management, including coordination with clients, technical staff, and subconsultants.

+ Serve as a Project Manager on large environmental compliance projects, particularly high-profile Department of Defense infrastructure and planning projects and similar projects for other federal clients as needed.

+ Oversee the work of early career staff and mentor others.

+ Contribute to marketing and business development, preparation of proposals, and formulating proposal cost estimates.

+ Attend and/or present at project and public meetings and assist in preparing meeting materials and compiling meeting results, including PowerPoint presentations, and other materials.

+ Participate in professional associations/events relevant to the industry.

+ Interpret and apply applicable government codes, ordinances, and regulations.

+ Manage and prepare both federal and state environmental documents as well as managing permitting activities for these projects.

About AECOM’s Environment Business Line

Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.

AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects span a variety of market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems.

Qualifications

Minimum** **Requirements:

+ Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, environmental science, environmental engineering, or related field.

+ 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education with experience preparing environmental and permitting documents for Department of Defense (DoD) clients (e.g., US Army Corps of Engineers, US Air Force, Department of the Navy, US Marine Corps).

+ Valid U.S. Driver's license is required for this role.

+ Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Master’s degree in environmental planning, environmental science, environmental engineering, or related field.

+ 8+ years in project or task management of federal and state environmental permitting and planning efforts, including financial and budgetary management, resource allocation and scheduling, and management of subcontractors.

+ Experience preparing environmental and permitting documents for Department of Defense (DoD) clients (e.g., US Army Corps of Engineers, US Air Force, Department of the Navy, US Marine Corps).

+ Command of DoD agency structure, data management systems (including controlled unclassified documents), and current NEPA guidance.

+ Effective problem-solving abilities and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

+ Well-developed interpersonal skills to effectively manage tasks and interact with clients, staff and subconsultants.

+ Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with members of the project team to ensure performance of internal technical teams and subcontractors.

+ Commitment to perform and work with the highest quality and ethical standards.

+ Demonstrated leadership of DoD projects, including client interaction, schedule and budget controls, and invoicing.

+ Experience implementing and managing DoD projects located in the Midwest, Southwest, or Pacific.

+ Strong organizational skills and an ability to manage and/or work on several projects or issues simultaneously.

+ Ability to work independently and as a part of a team, identifying what needs to be accomplished and regularly completing tasks.

+ Proven ability to deliver under NEPA streamlining schedule and document (page count) requirements.

+ Demonstrated leadership skills.

Additional Information

+ Sponsorship is not offered for this position now or in the future

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $110000 to $135000.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

**ReqID:** J10137510

**Business Line:** Environment

**Business Group:** DCS

**Strategic Business Unit:** West

**Career Area:** Planning

**Work Location Model:** Hybrid

**Compensation:** USD 110000 - USD 135000 - yearly